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Security Command, Network Enterprise Technology Command, TSG, U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command,
TRADOC, and user proponent (logistics oriented) schools. Any differences in selection that cannot be resolved by
subordinate command headquarters will be forwarded to the DCS, G–4 (DALO-SMP) and (DASG-HCL) (medical
materiel) for resolution.
c. Tabular lists of COEI, BIIs, and AAL will be prepared and organized in accordance with MIL–STD–40051–1 and
MIL–STD–40051–2. These lists will be included in TMs provided for crew and operator use in installing, operating,
and maintaining Army EIs.
8–4. Components of end item
a. The COEI will be identified and described in the appropriate EI operator’s manual. In addition, any component
identified on the engineering drawings that is physically separate and distinct and that must be removed from the EI
and separately packaged and stored for transportation will be separately listed by NSN in a table in the operator’s
manual. The listing will be identified as being for informational purposes only. The listing will be used as an aid to
identify what must accompany an EI when it is issued, transferred between property accounts, retrograded, or
evacuated. For authorization purposes, any of the components identified in the above circumstances are considered part
of the EI or engineering drawing configuration. These separately listed components are authorized by the appropriate
EI RPSTL TMs. These items will be accounted for according to DA Pam 710–2–1, paragraph 6–2 .
b. Components identified on the engineering drawing that must accompany the EI in extra quantities for the purpose
of operational readiness will be designated as on-board spares.
8–5. Basic issue items
a. The BIIs are those support items identified as essential for an operator or crew to place an EI into initial operation
to accomplish its defined purpose. These items are essential to perform emergency repairs that cannot be deferred until
completion of an assigned mission. BIIs are not listed on the engineering drawing.
b. The BII lists will identify those selected common and special purpose tools, TMDE, spare and repair parts
operator publications, first aid kits, and safety equipment (for example, fire extinguishers) authorized for the EI.
Although spare and repair parts are not normally included in BIIs, exceptions may be made to meet the criteria
specified in the paragraph above. Request for exception will be by the TLCSM with approval from HQ AMC
(AMCSM-MMS) or DASG-LOZ for medical materiel. Spare and repair parts selection for BIIs must be based solely
on consideration of the anticipated mission assignment of the EI and MAC.
c. All BIIs, except the operator/crew publications (which are identified by TM number), will be separately stocknumbered
items that are listed in, and authorized by, the operator/crew manual issued with the EI.
d. The BIIs are separately packaged for shipment and are considered as part of the EI NSN. BIIs must accompany
the EI when issued, operated, permanently transferred between unit property accounts, or turned in. Resolution of
accountable shortages will be the responsibility of the losing unit. BIIs will be listed on the EI packaging list as a
separate category of items titled "BII." The listing will be in accordance with the most current BII list in the applicable
EI operator’s manual. The EI manager is charged with the planning, support, and packaging of BIIs to complete
operational EI requirements.
8–6. Additional authorization lists
a. The AAL items (discretionary) are optional and are used to support the EI during operation. AAL items are listed
in the EI operator’s manual for informational purposes only. The AAL items will be listed in and authorized by
modified tables of organization and equipment, tables of distribution and allowances, common tables of allowances
(CTA), and joint tables of allowances if they have a line item number, except that CTA 8–100 and CTA 50–970 will
accept AAL without a LIN. The items must be included in or added to one of those documents prior to issue.
b. The AAL listing in the operator’s manual will identify those separately authorized additional items selected by
the TLCSM in coordination with the CBTDEV that are required for sustained combat operations or maintenance
support of the EI. The AAL also includes those items that may be required to support a special climatic, geographic, or
tactical mission. The ACOM/ASCC/DRU commander determines which of the AAL items and the amount of each that
will actually be provided for use with an EI. The following criteria apply to AAL items:
(1) The AAL items are not issued with the EI and are not listed on the EI engineering drawings as part of the EI
NSN configuration.
(2) The AAL items are not required to be turned in with the EI.
(3) The AAL items will be listed in the operator’s manual by NSN. The recommended minimum quantity of each
item recommended for support of one EI will be identified.
(4) The AAL items are not needed to place the EI in use or to make emergency repairs.
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